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Flight Operations Inspector (Helicopters)
Closing: May 14, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: May 2, 2024 (15 days ago)
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Person Specifications
- At least five (5) years’ work experience as a Pilot.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage: Aviation Management, Geography, English, Social Science, Physical Science, or equivalent qualifications.
- Commercial pilot’s license (CPL helicopters) with a minimum of 2500 hours.
- At least one type rating on helicopter.
- Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices, documents, and Kenya civil aviation regulations.
- Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe practices and to advise operators on remedial actions.
- Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Responsibilities
Person Specifications
- At least five (5) years’ work experience as a Pilot.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage: Aviation Management, Geography, English, Social Science, Physical Science, or equivalent qualifications.
- Commercial pilot’s license (CPL helicopters) with a minimum of 2500 hours.
- At least one type rating on helicopter.
- Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices, documents, and Kenya civil aviation regulations.
- Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe practices and to advise operators on remedial actions.
- Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Certificating commercial and general aviation air operators.
- Issuing and/or making recommendations on amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, on the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
- Participating in Developing and/or reviewing operating regulations, policy, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
- Conducting qualification, approval, and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated check pilots by an operator.
- Conducting evaluation of Flight Simulation Training Device.
- Assessing the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
- Conducting inspections or oversight in accordance with the surveillance program and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
- Advising operators, in writing, of any significant deficiency and recommending for remedial action.
- Reviewing operator's pertinent documentation including; operations and training manuals and recommending remedial action.
- Preparing reports on inspection or investigation conducted and completing and processing the applicable inspection forms and checklists.
- Carrying out follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
- Investigating and reporting possible violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations and legislations.
- Conducting en-route, satellite, line stations, and ramp inspections for both local and foreign registered aircraft, including other oversight checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
- Issuing exemptions, authorization, and approvals to air operators in relation to dangerous goods.
- Participating in the valuation of aircraft lease agreements.
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